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Total hip replacement in two patients with Paget's disease
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery B, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel-Hashomer, Israel.
Orthopaedic Review
|September 1, 1986
Summary
Total hip replacement effectively relieved pain and improved mobility for patients with Paget
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Rheumatology
Background:
- Paget's disease of bone can affect the hip joint, causing significant pain and limited mobility.
- Total hip replacement is a surgical option for advanced hip joint disease.
Observation:
- Two patients with hip Paget's disease underwent total hip replacement.
- The surgical procedures were uncomplicated with normal bleeding.
Findings:
- At five-year follow-up, both patients reported complete pain relief.
- Near-complete restoration of range of motion was observed.
- No signs of prosthetic loosening were detected on follow-up.
Implications:
- Total hip replacement offers a durable and effective solution for hip Paget's disease.
- This surgical intervention can significantly improve quality of life for affected individuals.
- Long-term prosthetic stability is achievable in this patient population.